21st October, Junk Sale
Please remember that we have a Junk Sale at the Post Mill Centre on Monday 21st so please bring along any unwanted items you may wish to donate.
Trip to Jodrell Bank – October 2024
The club enjoyed a trip to Jodrell Bank during October 2024. The weather held out and a good day was had by all. A number of facts stood out to me, the cost £700k and the weight which is roughly the same as a Saturn V rocket.
Jodrell Bank – 6th Oct ’24
Sundays Visit to Jodrell Bank. The coach leaves at 09.00 sharp from the Post Mill Centre, please be there early. (We will be leaving at 4pm).
On the day of your visit, your group will be able to explore Jodrell Bank’s Pavilions, exhibitions, and grounds. We also have some activities that are included in admission, such as:
‘Introduction to Jodrell Bank’ short film in the Space Dome
Weekday Times: 11:35, 14:05, 15:35, 16:05
Weekends & Holidays Times: 10:35, 11:35, 12:35, 14:05, 14:35, 15:35, 16:05
An Immersive audio-visual experience with a specially commissioned film about the story of Jodrell Bank.
Telescope Talk
Weekday Times: 15:30
Weekends & Holidays Times: 11:15, 15:30
Jodrell Bank is an amazing, unique, and awe-inspiring place made famous by its big dish – the Lovell Telescope. In this talk presented by our Explainers, you will hear about why the Lovell Telescope is here and what it does.
Note: Seats are allocated on a first come first served basis as there is limited capacity in the auditoriums. Times are subject to change, please check availability on arrival.
You can also choose to add-on a Space Dome show to your visit, for an extra £5 per person. On the 6th of October we will be showing:
Cap Com Go! – £5
At 13:00
On July 16th, 1969, three Astronauts blasted off to space to make the first ever attempt to land humans on the Moon. This short film allows you to relive the epic NASA Apollo 11 mission like never before.
The Great Solar System Adventure! – £5
At 11:00 and 15:00
Join our showman extraordinaire on a death-defying journey to the planets. Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System in this breathtaking immersive adventure.
We have a café on site, where you can purchase food and drinks, or we also have outdoor picnic areas across the site if you wish to bring your own food.
Saturday 5th October 2024
The Post Mill Centre has been booked from 10.00 until 13.30 on Saturday the 5th. We will be operating on HF and VHF, everyone is welcome.
Jodrell Bank Trip 6th October 2024.
If you have paid a deposit for the Jodrell Bank trip then there is £18 per person left to pay. If you haven’t yet paid a deposit then the full amount of £28 is now due. I will be at the club on Monday night (30/09) if you can make it. If you can’t pay at the club please contact me to arrange payment (secretary@snadarc.com)
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